Induction is a process through which new teachers become effective teachers within the school system. Teachers are provided with the professional development they need to be successful in their first three years. Induction is a process that must be individualized; therefore, training must be differentiated by grade, content, and teacher experience. Mentoring is a critical component of induction, in that it provides for this differentiation and offers on-site, just-in-time support and coaching to teachers as they hone their craft.

• All teachers new to the profession participate in induction activities until they receive tenure.
• Veteran teachers, in their first year with SMCPS, participate in induction activities for a minimum of one year.
• New Teacher Induction Program details
• New Teacher Handbook

New teacher workshops are scheduled for this school year.

New Teacher Orientation Sessions, August 2010 - Click here for more information
New teacher induction begins with orientation sessions prior to the beginning of the school year. "Early Bird" sessions will be held August 12 and 13. Early Bird sessions for new special education teachers begin August 11.

The official beginning of Required Sessions begin on Monday, August 16. New Teacher Seminars will continue monthly.

Demonstration Classroom Lessons-  Lesson plans are provided for the first weeks of school for the  school year are provided to many of our new teachers through this program.